| FotoFacial
Treatments are full face, neck and chest treatments using
pulses of visible light that effectively improve facial redness
and flushing as well as the visible signs of sun damage and
aging.
FotoFacial Treatments were developed as
a non-invasive method to rejuvenate and improve the skin with
no downtime. A non-laser medical devise, (vasculight) is used
to deliver a series of gentle pulses of light to the skin.
Specific setting is selected for each treatment to maximize
improvement. A series of five or more treatments are performed
at three-week intervals. The benefits of FotoFacial Treatments
are consistent, visible improvement of the skin with no downtime,
little discomfort and minimal risks. With FotoFacial Treatments
for the first time the embarrassing redness and flushing rosacea
can be dramatically reduced and sun damaged, aging skin can
be noticeably improved. Dr.Calabria, an internationally recognized
expert in laser surgery, is the first Board Certified Plastic
surgeon in Southern California who has adopted and incorporated
this new procedure in his practice.
What are the indications for FotoFacial
Treatments?
FotoFacial Treatments are beneficial in the treatment of
the following:
1. Treatments effectively reduce redness and flushing.
2. Sun damage (photo aging). Treatments reduce fine wrinkling,
freckling and irregular pigmentation.
3. Treatments smooth skin and reduce pores
4. Treatments reduce irregular pigment and even skin tone.
5. Rosacea-FotoFacial Treatments reduce the overall redness,
flushing and dilated capillaries and improve the breakouts
of this common chronic facial condition.
What area can be treated?
FotoFacial Treatments can be used on any part of the skin.
They are especially effective for improving the appearance
of the face, neck and chest.
What results can I expect?
You can expect to see a gradual decrease in overall redness,
flushing and dilated capillaries. People with visible aging
from the sun can expect to see their skin become smoother
with a decrease in fine wrinkles, reduction in pore size and
fading sunspots. Many people with rosacea see an improvement
in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their
medications.
What are Treatments like?
Each treatment takes approximately 15 -30 minutes. A mild
amount of discomfort can be expected. People with more sensitive
skin may prefer to use ELAMAX, a topical anesthetic cream.
When ELAMAX is used 30 -60 minutes before treatment there
is almost no discomfort with treatment. There is no discomfort
after the treatments. Immediately following a treatment the
skin may appear red and flushed and tiny capillaries may appear
more visible. Brown spots generally appear darker. All of
these changes gradually fade over a period of hours to a few
days.
How soon will I see results?
After your first treatment, your skin will feel smoother
and will have a more even tone. These improvements are gradual
and will be more visible after each treatment. Five treatments
are performed for optimal results. Some patients will benefit
from additional treatments.
Are you a candidate for FotoFacial Treatments?
The best candidates for FotoFacial Treatments are:
1. People who suffer from rosacea and experience flushing
and redness of their skin. ‡
2. People with early aging changes and sun damage that desire
healthier more youthful appearing skin. ‡
3. People who don't want to take the time off to heal from
laser resurfacing or chemical peels. ‡
4. Active people who want to improve their skin but do not
want to interfere with social or outdoor activities.
What are the advantages of PhotoFacial Treatments over
chemical peels and Micro-dermabrasion?
Chemical peels, laser resurfacing and micro-dermabrasion
(eg. Power Peels) are ineffective in reducing redness and
flushing or dilated capillaries. Prior to PhotoFacial Treatments
there was no effective treatment for flushing or facial and
neck redness.
With FotoFacial Treatments there is less discomfort and no
downtime or disruptions to normal activities. The end result
of FotoFacial Treatments is smoother, healthier and younger-appearing
skin. FotoFacial Treatments can be beneficial after laser
resurfacing or facelift surgery to improve results. FotoFacial
Treatments can also be used in conjunction with chemical peeling
or micro-dermabrasion to enhance the results of these procedures.
FOTOFACIAL TREATMENT EXAMPLES:
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| After three FotoFacial
Treatments. Age 39 |
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| ROSACEA |
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| After three FotoFacial
Treatments. Age 41. |
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| SUN DAMAGE |
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